Sentences with phrase «heavier than their breeding»

Some breeders have selectively bred Alaskan Malamute puppies for size, yielding what is known as the Giant Alaskan Malamute, which can be much taller and heavier than the breed standard.

It was historically thought that queens return to their pre-breeding weight at weaning (Loveridge & Rivers, 1989), however, a recent study found that most queens were heavier than their breeding weight two weeks following weaning (Wichert et al., 2009).

Not exact matches

Glen of Imaal Terriers are recognizable because they are a dwarf breed; while heavy, they are much shorter than what their head may lead you to think.

As this breed adapted to life in the United States, it developed a heavier, coarser coat, which is more dense than its British Shorthair cousins.

The change was needed because American breeders had developed a type which was taller and heavier than the British breed and the name change was needed to eliminate confusion.

Northern breeds equipped with heavy double coats have more protection from the elements than dogs with a single coat and originating from warmer climates.

Natural Breeds have thick coats, heavy square bodies, and quieter, less active personalities that tend to be more sedate than other bBreeds have thick coats, heavy square bodies, and quieter, less active personalities that tend to be more sedate than other breedsbreeds.

The Irish Wolfhound is the tallest (but not the heaviest) dog breed, even taller than the Great Dane!

Males are generally bigger and heavier than female dogs of the same breed and age.

Though there is no universal height or weight at which a dog breed is officially classified as a big dog, some groups define giant dog breeds as those heavier than 100 pounds (45 kg).

The dog is not as heavy as some other mastiff breeds, making it faster and more agile than other larger dogs.

This rabbit breed has a large, commercial body shape which weighs anywhere from 8 - 11 lbs., with does weighing more on the heavier side than bucks.

The Alaskan malamute is a powerfully built dog of Nordic breed type, developed to haul heavy loads rather than race.

It's a much heavier - duty carrier than others on this list, making it suitable for larger breeds and in - cargo travel.

It is a short - legged dog, heavier in bone, size considered, than any other breed of dog, and while its movement is deliberate, it is in no sense clumsy.

The protein content of the Blue is a smidge higher than the Core, so that helps with weight management (my Yorkie is big for her breed, but also a little heavier than she should be - vet says she needs to lose a few pounds), and they like the taste!

This herding breed stands between 23 and 28 inches tall and weighs in between 55 and 105 lbs with the males being larger and heavier than the females.

This Russian dog breed is larger and heavier built than its German ancestor.

One of the heaviest breeds, males generally tip the scales between 160 and 230 pounds, with females weighing in slightly less; between 140 and 190 pounds Mastiffs are rectangular in proportion, they are longer than they are tall, and the height of the dog should come from the body depth as opposed to the length of the leg.

However, American breeders wanted an animal heavier than the British breed, hence the name American Staffordshire Terrier.

These dogs were likely heavier in weight than the modern Husky breed.

Like their English Bulldogs relatives, early Boston Terriers were bred for pit fighting, and were much larger and heavier than they are today, weighing up to 44 pounds.

Obviously, a Great Dane or Bullmastiff (more on this breed here) needs a wider collar than a Chihuahua not only would a tiny dog look ridiculous with a large collar it would also be too heavy as the fittings correspond the size.

Although the German Shorthaired Pointer sheds a bit more than some of the other breeds on this list, he's still not a heavy shedder.

English Cockers are a bit taller and heavier than the American breed and tend to have less coat.

Although our carry on luggage was heavier than when we started our trip thanks to goodies given to us at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding, we were still able to bring them aboard and avoid checking any bags.